After a major restoration, the Palace of Culture of Riga has recently reopened its doors celebrating its new architectural and organizational layout with a series of cultural events. Various concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, guided tours, and performances organized by the Palace of Culture teams provided the many visitors with the opportunity to explore the renovated premises, as well as to evaluate the modernized acoustics and equipment of the major Latvian concert hall.
VEF Culture Palace is one of the most interesting venues in uptown Riga. The massive building was erected in 1960 and since then it has hosted many cultural events, international meetings, congresses and art exhibitions, as well as performances of well-known foreign artists and local theatre companies. The traditional grand hall offers more than 800 seats, while the chamber hall provides convenient seating for 200-250 guests. Several smaller premises are also available beside the majestic two-storey foyer, which is often set up for standing receptions and other events.
Named after the State Electrical Engineering Factory (VEF - Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika), one of the biggest companies in the country until the late 20th century, in the ‘60s the building was awarded as Cultural and Technical Museum as all the latest technological advances used to be presented and exhibited in this location.
Lighting design
LUCIDUS SIA, Riga
Product specification and installation
LUCIDUS SIA, Riga
Lighting designer
Andrejs Kalašņikovs